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Securities and Exchange Board of India consolidates updated debenture trustee framework in new master circular
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has consolidated its updated debenture trustee requirements into a new master circular, replacing the August 13, 2025 version. The framework covers trustees’ registration, due diligence, security and covenant monitoring, defaults and other operational obligations, including the October 27, 2026 deadline for segregating activities outside SEBI’s remit.
People's Bank of China and seven authorities issue 19 measures to expand financial support for the service sector
The People's Bank of China and seven other authorities issued 19 measures to increase financing for priority and underserved parts of the service sector. Financial institutions are expected to adapt lending to light asset businesses, expand credit and capital markets funding, and improve support for producer and consumer services. The framework also strengthens payments, credit reporting, cross-border settlement and fiscal incentives.
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration sets science and technology insurance priorities as coverage reaches CNY 8.7 trillion
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration and other agencies set priorities for expanding science and technology insurance across the innovation lifecycle, with a focus on major national projects and technology-focused smaller businesses. Risk protection reached CNY 8.7 trillion from January through August 2026, up 66.9%, while more than 60 insurers now participate. Insurers are expected to improve risk services, data and pricing, and direct more long-term capital toward advanced technology.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff reinforces private asset valuation and disclosure expectations amid 60% growth in registered funds’ private credit holdings
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff reminded registrants and auditors to apply rigorous valuation, disclosure and audit practices to private assets, particularly private credit. Management should use market based assumptions, maintain robust calibration and provide tailored disclosures on valuation uncertainty and portfolio risks. The statement also calls for evidence based assessments of net asset value measurements and persuasive audit evidence.
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227 updates in the past 7 daysThe Hong Kong Insurance Authority has fined FWD Life HKD 19.5 million for systemic anti-money laundering control and governance failures between April 2012 and September 2024. Deficiencies affected third-party payments, suspicious transaction monitoring, politically exposed person screening and due diligence for higher-risk customers. FWD has implemented remediation, with enhanced reviews finding no ineligible customer onboarding caused by delayed detection.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules governing the registration and trading of structured warrants after consulting on the framework. The requirements supplement applicable securities laws and exchange and self-regulatory organization rules, with a focus on market integrity and investor protection.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has approved DragonFi Securities to test access to preapproved U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds through an over-the-counter depositary receipt model. The sandbox test will assess the offering’s viability, investor safeguards and regulatory implications.
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority found that pension companies’ discount structures for market rate products are generally reasonable and compliant with applicable rules. Companies must continue monitoring pricing to ensure value for money and prevent discounts for some groups from producing unreasonable prices for others.
The European Banking Authority has urged targeted changes to MiCA, led by stronger rules for third-country multi-issuer stablecoins and clearer crypto-asset classifications. It also recommends regulating crypto lending, including facilitated access to decentralised finance protocols, and improving issuer and service provider reporting. Existing stablecoin requirements are broadly appropriate, although reserve deposit rules should be reviewed without weakening liquidity safeguards.
European Central Bank research finds that interlinking countries’ fast payment systems is associated with about 4% more bilateral trade. Gains are greatest for smaller and underserved economies, high-cost payment corridors, and systems that support wholesale transactions.
An Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation has led to eight charges against Emre Tahsin Basar over alleged unauthorized share sales that generated about AUD 498,500. The funds were allegedly transferred to a company he controls, and the case is listed for committal mention on Dec. 17, 2026.
Bank Indonesia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority agreed to explore interoperable cross-border QR code payments and coordinate on the related technical, operational and regulatory issues.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia signed an MoU to explore interoperability between their QR code payment systems and coordinate on the related technical, operational and regulatory issues.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India approved new portfolio management and settlement regimes, expanding permissible investments, simplifying compliance and creating faster and wider settlement routes. It also broadened foreign investor access to commodity derivatives, enabled depository receipts on REIT and InvIT units and simplified accredited investor status through manager-led accreditation and new eligibility routes. Additional measures cover advertising, debt listings, bullion vaults, alternative investment funds and research analysts.